Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay Technology This Season.

Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.

Competitors will gain the ability to challenge particular decisions made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.

The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.

This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other decisions, including:

• If a ball has bounced twice.
• If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
• Possible hindrance end of a point.

Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.

A Recent Example

An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.

The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.

Further Updates

Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.

Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.